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Dramatist

Alfred de Musset was a French dramatist and poet, born on December 11, 1810, in Paris, and died on May 2, 1857. Known for his romantic style, his works often depicted the contradictions of love and life, with notable plays including 'Thérèse' and 'La Muette de Portici'.

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Famous Alfred de Musset Quotes

“Any cigar smoker is a friend, because I know how he feels.”

Knows Feels Know How Cigar Smokers

Author:Alfred de Musset

“Oh! my friend, when you feel bursting on your lips the vow of eternal love, do not be afraid to yield, but do not confound wine with intoxication; do not think the cup divine because the draft is of celestial flavor; do not be astonished to find it broken and empty in the evening.”

Thinking Feels Divine Broken Eternal My Friends Empty Wine Lips Cups Evening Yield Flavor Vow Celestial Intoxication Bursting Eternal Love

Book:The Confession of a Child of the Century

Source: The Confession of a Child of the Century

“The fumes of wine fermented in my head; it was one of those moments of intoxication when all that ones sees and hears, speaks to one of the adored.... One would willingly embrace all who smile, and one feels that he is brother of all who live.”

Feels Moments Speak Brother Wine Embrace Intoxication

Book:The confession of a child of the century tr. by Kendall Warren

Source: The confession of a child of the century tr. by Kendall Warren

About the Author

Born: December 11, 1810
Died: May 2, 1857
Known for: Dramatist
Quotes: 79

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The Confession of a Child of the CenturyRelated source material

Fantasio and other playsRelated source material

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On ne badine pas avec l'amourRelated source material

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Comedies, tr. by Raoul Pellissier, E. B. Thompson, Mary H. DeyRelated source material

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Il faut qu'une porte soit ouverte ou fermée : Suivi de Un capriceRelated source material

Le due amanti e altre novelleRelated source material

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